Mill School and Technology Academy

4030 South Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601

msta.whittiercity.net

341 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, and is part of the Whittier City School District. Situated on Workman Mill Road, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a district committed to academic growth and student development, Mill Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Whittier City School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success in a diverse and evolving world. By utilizing the district’s resources and curriculum, Mill Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices with essential core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or upcoming school events can find additional information and contact details on the district’s official website at [www.whittiercity.net](http://www.whittiercity.net).

341

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill School and Technology Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	303
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
303 (88.9%)
Asian
13 (3.8%)
White
12 (3.5%)
Two or More
8 (2.3%)
Black
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Whittier City
Phone:	(562)789-3190
Website:	http://msta.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 53